A old flavour in a new packaging
The series mainly follows the journey of Dr. Prabhat after his new posting at a Primary Health Centre in an Indian village called Bhatkandi. Prabhat, who is very idealistic, and full of enthusiasm, and optimism, gets his first reality check the moment he steps into the village. From not getting any patients to not understanding the vibes of the villagers, Prabhat endures it all. It's not only his journey to improve the rural healthcare but also a personal exploration of himself.
Once again, TVF excels in potraying the intricacies of the village life quite well. The nuances, the camaraderie among the villagers, even their enmities are well represented. It's far from a rosy, cozy picture. Village politics are very much real and have been showcased quite well. Everything wrapped in a layer of comedy. The challenges of rural healthcare are presented in a lighter way; nonetheless, it's a good effort.
Having said all that, I must admit, this is yet to reach the level of Panchayat. I know that I should not have that high of an expectation but I have compared it to the first season of 'Panchayat' to keep it fair. The chemistry between the core characters need more time to develop and if they're going to make a season 2 (which was certainly hinted at the end of the season), that should be a key focus. There are some similarities with 'Panchayat' which just made me feel like they were using a template. Much Like 'Panchayat', the first two episodes were a bit rough and then it picked up. Then there's glimpses of a love interest, frustration of the main character. Well, the comparisons would be inevitable, but I believe they should try to steer away from leaning heavily on the template.
Once again, TVF excels in potraying the intricacies of the village life quite well. The nuances, the camaraderie among the villagers, even their enmities are well represented. It's far from a rosy, cozy picture. Village politics are very much real and have been showcased quite well. Everything wrapped in a layer of comedy. The challenges of rural healthcare are presented in a lighter way; nonetheless, it's a good effort.
Having said all that, I must admit, this is yet to reach the level of Panchayat. I know that I should not have that high of an expectation but I have compared it to the first season of 'Panchayat' to keep it fair. The chemistry between the core characters need more time to develop and if they're going to make a season 2 (which was certainly hinted at the end of the season), that should be a key focus. There are some similarities with 'Panchayat' which just made me feel like they were using a template. Much Like 'Panchayat', the first two episodes were a bit rough and then it picked up. Then there's glimpses of a love interest, frustration of the main character. Well, the comparisons would be inevitable, but I believe they should try to steer away from leaning heavily on the template.
- visualverse25
- 12 jun 2025